Supervized (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A forgotten retired superhero investigates stolen powers at his retirement home and confronts the administrator seeking revenge through artificial superpower fusion.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Death at Dunmanor

Ray lives in a retirement home where residents' powers are managed. Jerry's death after the procedure makes Ray suspect the facility's administration.

Key Events

• Ray Feels Forgotten — Ray resents being forgotten while his grandchildren admire Celestro. Characters: Ray Location: Dunmanor retirement home
• Birthday Party Incident — Jerry loses control of his powers during a resident's birthday party. Characters: Ray, Jerry, Madera, Pendle Location: Dunmanor birthday party
• Jerry Is Managed — Alicia orders Jerry's powers to be downwardly managed. Characters: Jerry, Alicia Location: Dunmanor facility
• Jerry Dies — Jerry dies shortly after the procedure, arousing Ray's suspicion. Characters: Ray, Jerry, Alicia Location: Dunmanor facility

The Powers Reappear

During Hero Day, Ray sees youths using powers resembling Jerry's. Celestro refuses to help, so Ray and Ted begin their own investigation.

Key Events

• Hero Day Outing — Dunmanor residents attend Hero Day in the nearby town. Characters: Ray, Ted, Madera, Pendle, Celestro Location: Nearby town
• Stolen Powers Spotted — Ray sees youths using what appear to be Jerry's powers. Characters: Ray, Ted Location: Hero Day town
• Celestro Refuses Help — Ray asks Celestro for help, but Celestro refuses involvement. Characters: Ray, Celestro Location: Hero Day town
• Ray Leaves The Bus — Ray and Ted sneak away from the bus to follow the youths. Characters: Ray, Ted Location: Road near the town
• Car Theft Interrupted — Ray and Ted's attempt to tail the youths interrupts a car theft. Characters: Ray, Ted Location: Town street

Evidence Behind the Walls

The administration targets Ray and nearly all residents for downward management. Ted discovers documents connecting the facility to power absorption.

Key Events

• Ray Faces Management — A newspaper misrepresents the incident, prompting Alicia to target Ray. Characters: Ray, Alicia Location: Dunmanor facility
• Residents Are Tested — The residents are tested and almost all are ordered to undergo management. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Brian, Windsor Location: Dunmanor facility
• Ted Finds Evidence — Ted finds papers about power absorption and blueprints for an unknown machine. Characters: Ted, Ray Location: Administration office
• Ray Confronts Alicia — Ray confronts Alicia but lacks enough evidence to stop the procedure. Characters: Ray, Alicia Location: Administration office

The Chase Beyond Security

Flynn's role in selling extracted powers is exposed. Ray's group pursues him, overcomes the facility's security barriers, and reaches the youth club.

Key Events

• Flynn Is Revealed — Flynn is revealed as the power absorber who sold extracted powers as drugs. Characters: Flynn, Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted Location: Dunmanor facility
• Alicia Recovers The Vials — Alicia sends Flynn to recover the vials he sold to locals. Characters: Alicia, Flynn Location: Dunmanor facility
• Residents Stall Staff — The residents delay personnel while Ray's group begins chasing Flynn. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Brian, Windsor Location: Dunmanor facility
• Laser Escape Fails — Brian and Windsor cannot shut down the lasers, blocking the escape. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Brian, Windsor Location: Dunmanor security perimeter
• Group Reaches Youth Club — After crossing the frozen moat, the group takes a taxi to the youth club. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted Location: Youth club
• Drug Buyer Gives Directions — The group interrogates the drug buyer, who directs them back to Dunmanor. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted Location: Youth club

The Power Overload

The heroes return to Dunmanor and confront Alicia, who reveals her revenge motive and absorbs multiple powers. Her body disintegrates under the overload, allowing the heroes to celebrate.

Key Events

• Drug Buyer Gives Directions — The group interrogates the drug buyer, who directs them back to Dunmanor. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted Location: Youth club
• Alicia Absorbs The Powers — Alicia transfers Flynn's power to herself and begins absorbing the superheroes' powers. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Alicia, Flynn Location: Dunmanor facility
• Alicia Reveals Her Motive — Alicia explains that her parents died in a building collapse caused by Ray's battle. Characters: Ray, Alicia Location: Dunmanor facility
• Alicia Disintegrates — Alicia's body cannot contain the combined powers and disintegrates. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Alicia Location: Dunmanor facility
• Victory Press Conference — The surviving superheroes celebrate their victory and hold a press conference. Characters: Ray, Madera, Pendle, Ted, Brian, Windsor Location: Dunmanor and local press venue

Story Breakdown

• Forgotten Heroes — Ray's dissatisfaction establishes the social and emotional condition of the retired superheroes.
  • Ray Feels Obsolete — Ray resents public neglect and his grandchildren's admiration for Celestro.
  • Dunmanor Community — The retirement home houses former superheroes whose powers remain part of their identity.
• Jerry's Fatal Procedure — Jerry's uncontrolled powers and subsequent death create the mystery that drives Ray forward.
  • Birthday Chaos — Jerry's powers go out of control during a resident's birthday party.
  • Suspicious Death — Jerry dies after Alicia orders his powers to be downwardly managed.
• Ray Starts Investigating — Ray follows evidence that Jerry's powers have been extracted and redistributed.
  • Youth Powers — Ray spots youths using powers resembling Jerry's during Hero Day.
  • Ted Joins Him — Ray and his former sidekick Ted leave the bus to investigate.
• Administration Tightens Control — Alicia uses public confusion and testing procedures to increase control over the residents.
  • Newspaper Backlash — A local newspaper misrepresents Ray and Ted's interruption of a car theft.
  • Management Orders — Ray and nearly all the residents are ordered to undergo power management.
• The Conspiracy Uncovered — Evidence from the administration office reveals a power-absorption operation involving Alicia and Flynn.
  • Machine Blueprints — Ted finds papers about a power absorber and blueprints for an unknown machine.
  • Flynn's Drug Sales — Flynn admits through his actions that extracted powers were sold as drugs.
• Escape and Pursuit — The residents resist the facility and pursue Flynn beyond Dunmanor's defenses.
  • Laser Barrier — Brian and Windsor fail to deactivate the security lasers.
  • Youth Club Interrogation — The group reaches the youth club and obtains directions back to Dunmanor.
• Alicia's Final Scheme — The conspiracy becomes a direct confrontation when Alicia attempts to combine all the powers.
  • Revenge Revealed — Alicia says her parents died in a building collapse caused by one of Ray's battles.
  • Power Overload — Alicia absorbs too many powers and disintegrates when her body cannot contain them.
• Public Victory — The surviving superheroes reclaim their dignity after defeating the administration's scheme.
  • Heroes Celebrate — Ray and the other superheroes celebrate their victory.
  • Press Conference — The superheroes hold a press conference after the confrontation.

Directed by

Steve Barron

Key Cast

• Tom Berenger — Ray
• Fionnula Flanagan — Madera
• Louis Gossett Jr. — Pendle
• Beau Bridges — Ted
• Clive Russell — Jerry